Is it possible to have a semi delicious lunch with fish-flavored Pepes?
Pepes or Pais is a typical Indonesian cooking method, especially Aceh. The term Pepes or Pais comes from the word "pocok" which means pounding, stirring, or grinding food. Apart from chicken and fish, it can also be used for other meats or tofu. A dish of fried fish seasoned with curry and turmeric, especially Acehnese. Pepes or pais is a popular method of cooking seafood in Indonesia. Originally, Pepes or Pais meant fish that was steamed first, then grilled.
The unique taste and strong fish aroma are often the hallmarks of food in this region.
In Pais cuisine, food is cooked in coconut milk, with fish, shrimp and various spices. This technique makes it possible to cook food even in sago and banana leaves. As reported by "The Jakarta Post," this dish is ranked one of the top five best dishes in Indonesia.
Pepes or Pais means the taste of fish, and is a way of cooking. It uses coconut milk, fragrant spices and water.
There are special ingredients to make this delicious dish that originates from the Nias archipelago but has spread throughout Indonesia.
Try it here at the Aceh regional restaurant, the birthplace of this local way of eating
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